Defensa y Justicia
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Primera División Betting Preview: Defensa y Justicia vs Boca Juniors

Defensa y Justicia host Boca Juniors in this Argentine Primera División fixture, with kick-off set for 18:00 on Saturday 27 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Defensa Good Value to Cause Boca Problems

We’re splitting our Asian Handicap stake between 0 and +0.5 when backing Defensa y Justicia +0.25 at -111 against Boca Juniors. We need the hosts to win for a maximum payout although the draw means we also get a return.

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4-0 Win for Boca in Last Head-to-Head

Defensa y Justicia have suffered defeat in back-to-back Primera División games. Most recently, a 1-0 scoreline occurred away from home against Estudiantes de La Plata. Mariano Soso's team had 41% possession and totalled three shots on target.

Boca Juniors played Central Córdoba at home in their previous game. It was a 2-2 draw. Los Xeneizes had the lion’s share of the ball recording 62% possession and nine shots on goal, with Rodrigo Andres Battaglia and Miguel Merentiel finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Boca have not lost to Defensa in the past seven meetings. In the last encounter, Boca bagged a 4-0 win as the home side. The past 7 H2H meetings have featured four Boca wins and three draws.

Primera División G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Boca Juniors logo Boca Juniors 16 10 3 3 24 11 13 24:11 33
17 Defensa Justicia logo Defensa Justicia 16 5 4 7 18 22 -4 18:22 19
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Defensa y Justicia – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. Defensa have had 61.9% possession and 4.5 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.1 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts, while being awarded 4.4 corners.

Top scorer is Juan Miritello on 4 goals, while Cesar Perez has racked up 3 and Rafael Delgado 2. Juan Miritello is the top assists maker on 2.

Boca Juniors – Last 10 League Games

Boca have won 3, lost 2 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.2 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts. Miguel Russo's team have averaged 55.3% possession, 6.2 corners awarded and 4.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.7 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts.

Rodrigo Andres Battaglia is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Miguel Merentiel and Lautaro Di Lollo both have 2. Leandro Paredes has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Defensa y Justicia predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Enrique Bologna (GK), Lucas Ferreira, Damian Fernandez, Rafael Delgado, Ezequiel Cannavo, Lucas González, Kevin Gutiérrez, Alexis Soto, Juan Gutiérrez, Juan Miritello, Abiel Osorio.

Boca Juniors predicted lineup (4-4-2): Agustín Marchesín (GK), Juan Barinaga, Lautaro di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco, Brian Aguirre, Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo Battaglia, Carlos Palacios, Milton Giménez, Miguel Merentiel.

Defensa y Justicia vs Boca Juniors Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover our expert Defensa y Justicia vs Boca Juniors betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion, corners market outlook, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Match Prediction

Defensa y Justicia +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We think that the hosts have a good chance of recording a win in this Primera División game and it’s therefore a confident selection at -111.

The latest Primera División injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.

Key Defensa y Justicia vs Boca Juniors league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Defensa in 16 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Defensa in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Boca in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Boca in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Boca in 2 consecutive games.

Defensa +0.25 Probability

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 52.6% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Defensa Defensa logo 2 - 1 Boca logo Boca

A 2-1 win in favor of Defensa can be backed at odds of +1000. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Juan Miritello to Score +320 BetMGM logo

Juan Miritello (Defensa) has netted three goals in his past five Primera División games. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +320 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Corners Prediction

Defensa Over 3.5 Corners -150 BetMGM logo

Defensa have had over 3.5 corners in four straight home matches, while the last 5 Boca away games have seen them concede an average of 5.20 corners. The Defensa Team Corners line looks attractive and we’re going to take the -150 that it’s covered.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Defensa Logo Defensa
Total
8.90 4.50 4.40
Home
8.30 4.40 3.90
Away
9.00 4.30 4.70
Boca Logo Boca
Total
10.60 6.20 4.40
Home
9.10 6.10 3.00
Away
9.20 4.60 4.60
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Defensa +0.25 -111
Both Team To Score Yes -105
Team Corners Defensa Over 3.5 -150

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Defensa y Justicia vs Boca Juniors Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Boca Victory

Some will want to go ahead and back Boca Juniors at +125 to win this Primera División encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 44% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. The +255 means that Defensa y Justicia are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, Boca are -189 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Defensa being priced up at +135 with the same money back guarantee.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. The Both Teams to Score No option is -135 if you think at least one side will fail to score.

The best betting apps always do a great job when it comes to Primera División matches. They provide football bettors with hundreds of markets and you can cherry-pick the most attractive options.

Miguel Merentiel Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

There is +180 available that Miguel Merentiel finds the net at any stage. He is available at +400 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Player Goals
Miguel Merentiel (Boca)
First
+180
Anytime
+400
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Edinson Cavani (Boca)
First
+200
Anytime
+460
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Abiel Osorio (Defensa)
First
+320
Anytime
+750
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Juan Miritello (Defensa)
First
+320
Anytime
+750
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Player Shots On Target
Miguel Merentiel (Boca)
Over 0.5
-200
Under 0.5
+116
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Edinson Cavani (Boca)
Over 0.5
-182
Under 0.5
+107
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Abiel Osorio (Defensa)
Over 0.5
-128
Under 0.5
-132
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Juan Miritello (Defensa)
Over 0.5
-114
Under 0.5
-149
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Team Stats
Defensa y Justicia logo Defensa y Justicia League Stats
Boca Juniors logo Boca Juniors League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
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Defensa y Justicia vs Boca Juniors Lineups & Team News

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Defensa y Justicia Predicted Lineup 3-4-1-2

Boca Juniors Predicted Lineup 4-4-2

Defensa y Justicia Predicted Lineup 3-4-1-2

25 Enrique Bologna
6 Lucas Ferreira 29 Damian Fernandez 34 Rafael Delgado
14 Ezequiel Cannavo 20 Lucas González 5 Kevin Gutiérrez 3 Alexis Soto
24 Juan Gutiérrez
9 Juan Miritello 7 Abiel Osorio
25 Agustín Marchesín
24 Juan Barinaga 40 Lautaro di Lollo 32 Ayrton Costa 23 Lautaro Blanco
33 Brian Aguirre 5 Leandro Paredes 6 Rodrigo Battaglia 8 Carlos Palacios
9 Milton Giménez 16 Miguel Merentiel

Boca Juniors Predicted Lineup 4-4-2

Previous Defensa y Justicia Lineups

22 Sep Primera División
Estudiantes 1-0 Defensa Justicia
14 Sep Primera División
Defensa Justicia 1-2 Platense
31 Aug Primera División
Defensa Justicia 2-1 Belgrano
22 Aug Primera División
Barracas Central 1-1 Defensa Justicia
17 Aug Primera División
Defensa Justicia 1-1 Newell's OB
11 Aug Primera División
Defensa Justicia 1-0 Deportivo Riestra

Previous Boca Juniors Lineups

21 Sep Primera División
Boca Juniors 2-2 Central Córdoba
14 Sep Primera División
Rosario Central 1-1 Boca Juniors
31 Aug Primera División
Aldosivi 0-2 Boca Juniors
24 Aug Primera División
Boca Juniors 2-0 Banfield
17 Aug Primera División
Ind. Rivadavia 0-3 Boca Juniors
09 Aug Primera División
Boca Juniors 1-1 Racing Club

Injuries & Suspensions

Defensa y Justicia Injury Table
Type Name Info
Cesar Perez Cruciate ligame
Boca Juniors Injury Table
Type Name Info
Exequiel Zeballos Ankle
Edinson Cavani Muscle
Sergio Romero Knee
Team Squads
Argentina FlagPrimera División Table
2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Rosario Central 16 10 5 1 22:8 35
2 Argentinos Jrs 16 9 6 1 24:9 33
3 Boca Juniors 16 10 3 3 24:11 33
4 River Plate 16 8 7 1 21:9 31
5 Independiente 16 8 5 3 23:12 29
6 Racing Club 16 9 1 6 26:16 28
7 Huracán 16 7 6 3 19:12 27
8 Tigre 16 8 3 5 18:12 27
9 San Lorenzo 16 7 6 3 14:10 27
10 Ind. Rivadavia 16 7 6 3 20:17 27
11 Barracas Central 16 7 5 4 20:18 26
12 Deportivo Riestra 16 5 9 2 13:7 24
13 Platense 16 6 5 5 13:11 23
14 Estudiantes 16 5 6 5 18:19 21
15 Lanús 16 4 8 4 13:11 20
16 Newell's OB 16 5 4 7 12:15 19
17 Defensa Justicia 16 5 4 7 18:22 19
18 Central Córdoba 16 5 3 8 21:22 18
19 Instituto 16 5 3 8 16:20 18
20 Belgrano 16 3 8 5 13:23 17
21 Godoy Cruz 16 3 8 5 8:18 17
22 Atl. Tucumán 16 5 1 10 17:21 16
23 Gimnasia 16 4 4 8 9:18 16
24 Sarmiento 16 2 9 5 11:19 15
25 Aldosivi 16 4 3 9 18:28 15
26 Banfield 16 3 5 8 14:19 14
27 Unión 16 3 5 8 11:17 14
28 Vélez Sarsfield 16 4 2 10 7:22 14
29 Talleres 16 2 7 7 11:15 13
30 San Martin 16 2 3 11 5:18 9
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Boca Juniors 8 7 1 0 14:2 22
2 Rosario Central 7 7 0 0 14:4 21
3 Independiente 8 6 2 0 16:2 20
4 Argentinos Jrs 9 6 2 1 16:4 20
5 River Plate 9 6 2 1 14:7 20
6 Barracas Central 8 5 1 2 13:10 16
7 Racing Club 7 5 0 2 14:5 15
8 Huracán 8 4 3 1 11:5 15
9 Ind. Rivadavia 8 4 3 1 12:10 15
10 Instituto 7 4 2 1 11:3 14
11 Estudiantes 7 4 2 1 10:5 14
12 Central Córdoba 9 4 2 3 12:8 14
13 Tigre 8 4 2 2 8:5 14
14 San Lorenzo 8 4 2 2 9:7 14
15 Lanús 8 3 4 1 9:5 13
16 Unión 9 3 4 2 8:6 13
17 Platense 8 3 4 1 7:5 13
18 Deportivo Riestra 8 2 6 0 5:1 12
19 Atl. Tucumán 8 4 0 4 13:10 12
20 Gimnasia 8 3 3 2 7:7 12
21 Newell's OB 8 3 2 3 6:4 11
22 Banfield 8 2 4 2 9:6 10
23 Belgrano 8 2 4 2 9:10 10
24 Sarmiento 8 1 6 1 6:6 9
25 Godoy Cruz 8 1 6 1 3:5 9
26 Defensa Justicia 7 2 2 3 6:7 8
27 Aldosivi 8 2 2 4 9:18 8
28 Vélez Sarsfield 8 2 1 5 2:7 7
29 San Martin 9 2 1 6 4:11 7
30 Talleres 8 1 2 5 7:10 5